Good to know
- Who this is for: anyone living in or visiting Moldova.
- 112 is the single emergency number.
- Primary care paid by compulsory insurance means being on the list of a family doctor.
- Your case is different? Ask us about your case.
Steps, in order
In an emergency, call 112
Official page: Government of Moldova: the single emergency number ↗112 is the single emergency number in Moldova.
- You do this
Register with a family doctor
Full guide: Register with a family doctor in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026Choose one primary care clinic and ask the family doctor to put you on their patient list. Registering is free.
- You do this
Check whether you are insured
Full guide: Compulsory health insurance in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026There are three ways to be insured: through your employer, through the government or individually. You can check your status online on the CNAM website, and the check is free.
Pay attention to the individual insurance deadline
Full guide: Compulsory health insurance in Moldova →checked 19 October 2026If you insure yourself individually, the deadline is 31 March. After that, you pay the whole premium plus a penalty and you are insured only from the day you pay.
- Practical tip · not from an official source
Ask what you would pay before an appointment
If you are not insured yet, ask the clinic what a visit would cost before you go.
- Not covered here
Pharmacies, private clinics and specialists
Ask about your case →These are not covered on this page.